Names That Mean Deer
- Derby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"park with deer"Description:
It's a hat, it's a race, and it's even been known to be a name. In Britain, it would be pronounced darby.
- Zibiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"roe, deer"Description:
Compelling Z name mentioned in the Old Testament and one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.
- Damona
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"bull; deer"Description:
A Celtic goddess associated with hot springs.
- Maral
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"deer"Description:
The deer in question is the Caspian Red Deer, native to Armenia.
- Isi
Origin:
ChoctawMeaning:
"deer"Description:
This simple name has an animal meaning, like many Native American names, and can be used for either sex.
- Shikamaru
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"as a deer"Description:
Shikamaru Nara is one of the most popular characters from Naruto, although this has not translated to any American or many Japanese babies being given the name.
- Osian
Origin:
Welsh variation of Oisin, IrishMeaning:
"little deer"Description:
Actress Milla Jovovich chose this uncommon but usable Welsh boy name for her daughter in 2020. Oisin is very popular in its native Ireland.
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